BTA 133 Introductory Keyboarding 1 s.h.
This course is taught using personal computers in the Office Technology Lab by a self-paced, individualized method of instruction combining basic word processing functions with keyboarding skills. There is emphasis on the use of the touch system in building speed and accuracy, sound ergonomic practices, numeric key pad input, and the composition skills necessary for effective computer keyboarding. Hours of class per week: 1.
BTA 134 Information Processing 3 s.h.
This course uses a self-paced, individualized method of instruction. Speed and accuracy continue to be stressed. Students learn to create business documents using keyboarding skills and basic Microsoft® word processing functions such as creating, editing, and printing; formatting characters, paragraphs, documents and sections, multi-page documents, table, outlines, and columns. Students are required to apply these concepts and skills in the production of common office communications including letters, memos, reports, newsletters, labels and envelopes, and Web pages. Documents include e-mail, memos, letters, and reports. Proofreading and composing at the computer are included. Five-minute timed writing pretest required. Advanced placement pretest is optional. Hours of class per week: 3.
BTA 137 Introduction to Business Technology 3 s.h.
This course is an overview of business office concepts, operations and procedures. Students will study and apply various office procedures and skills and responsibilities that reflect the use of current technology used in the modern business office. Hours of class per week: 3.
BTA 139 Business Systems & Applications 3 s.h.
Students will learn concepts and procedures used in an electronic business office. Topics include use of electronic mail, scheduling and task management (Outlook), records management, internet research and reference procedures, business presentation technology (Microsoft® PowerPoint), business office network systems and telecommunication systems and office machines. Lab exercises are completed on a personal computer in an updated office technology lab. Hours of class per week: 3.
BTA 244 Advanced Microsoft® Word 3 s.h.
Advanced office output applications are taught on personal computers using Microsoft® Word software. Students learn expert-level concepts and skills. Topics being with a review of basic Word skills such as creating, editing, formatting, multi-page documents, tables, outline columns, templates and wizards, autotext, manipulating tabs and text within and between documents, help tools, borders, images and drawing, creating Web pages and hyperlinks, and sharing documents using comments, tracking changes, and comparing and merging documents. After this direct review more advanced topics include: footnotes and endnotes, merging, sorting and selecting, hyphenation, finding and replacing special characters, auto summarizing, line numbering, objects and images, watermarks and dropped caps, WordArt, styles, macros, custom dictionaries, master documents and subdocuments, index, table of figures, table of authorities, forms, shared documents, including creating multiple versions, protecting documents, customizing documents properties, sharing data between documents, and XML. Students are required to apply these concepts and skills in the production of office documents and communications such as long reports, merged letters, and flyers. Prerequisite: CIS 105 or permission of Instructor. Hours of class per week: 3.
BTA 248 Integrated Software Applications SP 3 s.h.
This course provides experience using an integrated software suite. Microsoft® Office applications are used to complete advanced word processing functions to prepare documents that integrate files from various suite applications and the Internet. Topics include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access. This course uses these concepts and applications to solve realistic business problems. The project-based and real-world applications give students hands on knowledge and use of these applications in the workplace. Use of language skills, decision making, and working without direct supervision will be emphasized. Prerequisites: CIS 105 or BTA 139 or equivalent. Hours of class per week: 3. Additional hours are required in the Office Technology Lab.
BTA 249 Business Systems Practicum SP 3 s.h.
This is a capstone course for Business Technology and Applications students. It offers an experiential learning component completed on campus in the Model Office Center. Students will complete actual work projects for area non-profit agencies and FMCC departments. In addition, students will complete a semester long project that integrate Microsoft® Office software applications in a simulated business format. Students are required to work five hours per week in the Model Office Center on actual work assignments in addition to meeting one hour a week with the instructor to discuss work projects. Hours of class per week: 3.
